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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1911

Page

9

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as ideal family laxative

The advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild gentle and effective laxative for all ages. It claims small consistent doses avoid tolerance and that it pleases children. Testimonials from Mrs B B Rosser and L L Blisser are included along with an offer of a free sample by sending name and address to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Tex.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Mrs. Earl Dudney Praises Syrup Pepsin In Arkansas Letter

Mrs Earl Dudney of Magnolia Arkansas writes that Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin cured her baby s colic and her husband s constipation and that she would like to share its benefits with more homes. Benjamin Washington of Leary Texas also endorses the medicine after trying a sample.

Dixie Dudney Caldwell Dr. Caldwell Earl Dudney Magnolia Ark Benjamin Washington Leary Texas

List of forfeited land to be published in Texas

Land Commissioner J T Robison announced the list of lands to be sold for non payment of interest due November 1 1910 will be printed and distributed by November 1 It covers about 1000 accounts totaling close to 600 000 acres and reflects a policy to aid purchasers who are attempting to pay interest amid a hard year due to western drought The list should have been issued earlier but the delay saved 300 purchasers from losing holdings representing about 1 500 000 acres

Austin Tex J. T. Robison

No Lower Meat Prices Warned by Swift Manager Go

J B Googin manager of Fort Worth Swift plant said meat prices are unlikely to drop for consumers. He arrived in San Antonio with his wife for a branch inspection trip and declined to discuss the dispute between Swift and Ed C Lasater over cattle pricing and dressed meat costs.

J. B. Googin Fort Worth Swift and Company Googin San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel Ed C. Lasater Cattle

Company predicts heavy cattle shipments this fall and winter

The speaker notes the firm has filed a statement in the matter and sees favorable indications for substantial cattle shipments in the upcoming fall and winter seasons.

Rheumatism remedies claim blood purification and cure

An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for rheumatism by enriching blood. It cites a Union City, Tennessee, professor, E C Ownby, detailing relief from rheumatic pain and indigestion after using the pills. The notice pitches a free booklet and lists prices and supplier in Schenectady New York.

Trial of Mrs Zee Runge McRee Opens for Murder

Large crowd fills the St. Landry parish courthouse as the fifth day of the Zee Runge McRee murder trial begins. Juror panel completed after tense two hour fight for the last seat while the defendant shows visible signs of emotion and nervous strain.

Associated Press Opelousas St. Landry Parish

Tamalina Milling Company charter filed in Texas

The Tamalina Milling Company of San Antonio filed its charter in the Texas state department. Capital stock is 60000 dollars. Directors listed include Col F A Chapa and Ernest Broggi among others, with incorporators B Martinez Col Chapa F Laborde and W Martinez.

Austin Tex Tamalina Milling Company of San Antonio State Department Col.f. A. Chapa M. Farnsworth Ernest Broggi H. M. Holtz G. A. Hudel Paul Broggi B. Martinez W. Martinez

Waterworks bonds approved for New Braunfels

The attorney general's department approves a 67000 bond issue for New Braunfels waterworks at 4.5 percent interest, maturing in forty years. Bonds will be registered in the comptroller's department.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department City of New Braunfels Waterworks Comptroller’s Department

Plan of Attorneys Outlined for McNamara Jury

Venire for the McNamara murder case grows as the Times building blast probe continues. Judge Bordwell excuses many, with capital punishment views and opinions on the explosion shaping who serves. Selection bottlenecks persist amid union prejudice and extensive voir dire testing.

Associated Press Los Angeles James B. McNamara Times Walter Bordwell A. C. Winter Talesman McNamara

Texas to be represented by Austin Cunningham at immigration meeting

Austin Cunningham, former Texas newspaper man now in Washington, D. C., has been named by Agriculture Commissioner Kono to represent Texas at a November 16 conference of immigration commissioners. He will serve without expense due to Texas law. The meeting aims to discuss fair distribution of arriving immigrants among states.

Austin Cunningham Austin Tex Texas Washington, D. C Kono Washington Cunningham

Florida Weather Clears After Storm Passes Westward

Tropical storm center moved to the west and cleared Key West as of morning. Winds were about twenty mph overnight with no damage to the city or shipping. The steamer Miami, from Knight's Key, reported a rough passage but remains in port. Winds now light from the southeast.

Associated Press Key West Fla Miami Knight's Key

Consumptives Helped by Tuberculosis Medicine

A letter from 1904 describes recovery from grippe pneumonia and consumption after using Eckman's Alterative. The testimonial claims renewed sleep, weight gain, cessation of hemorrhages, and full recovery. The ad notes the remedy treats bronchitis and asthma and is sold by Fischer's Drug Store with Eckman Laboratory contact in Philadelphia.

Eckman Girard Philadelphia F. Loughran Eickman Fischer Eckman Laboratory

Vegetable Vendor Hurt as Switch Engine Hits Wagon

L Cruz a vegetable vendor was seriously injured in Santa Rosa when a switch engine struck his wagon at the San Antonio Aransas Pass crossing at Monterey and Comal streets. The horse was killed and the vehicle demolished. Cruz, thrown into the air, likely suffered internal injuries. A companion escaped by jumping from the wagon. He lives at 113 Granada street and had just left home for work.

L. Cruz Santa Rosa Hospital San Antonio Aransas Pass Monterey Comal Cruz Granada Street

Barn Fire Kills Mexican Worker Pedro at McDaniel Home

A barn fire at Dr A. L McDaniel’s residence on Avenue D destroyed the structure and an automobile valued at $800. A Mexican man named Pedro, about 70, who had been sleeping in the barn, was burned to death despite efforts to rescue him. The fire’s origin is undetermined. The barn loss totals $1,000 with $500 insured.

Pedro

Hall's Texas Wonder Cures Kidney Bladder Troubles

An advertisement touts Hall's Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles gravel diabetes neuralgia rheumatism and back issues for all ages. Promotes writing to E W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis for testimonials and notes druggists sell the remedy.

Hall E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis

Investigation Postponed in Blakely Police Charges

The city council investigation of charges against Policeman Blakely was postponed by the police committee. Alderman Boynton and City Attorney Ryan met and agreed to lay the matter over until Boynton’s return, likely Tuesday, with a new hearing date to be set then.

Blakely Boynton Ryan

Grady Convicted in Pena Killing After Jury Deadlock

The 99 year case in Austin Texas ends with Ned Grady found guilty of killing Aurelio Pena. Jurors initially could not agree on punishment with eleven favoring death before settling on a life sentence.

Austin Tex Grady Aurelio Pena Ned Grady

Attorney General Asked for Copies of Land Opinion

Numerous county officials in border areas request copies of Terrell’s land ownership opinion. It holds that Mexicans with titles from Guadalupe Hidalgo grants may retain land, but other Mexican aliens or aliens from other nations cannot acquire land in Texas.

Austin Tex Terrell Border Counties Starr County State of Texas

Safe Blowup At MecComb Bank In Oklahoma

Yeggmen blew the MecComb Bank safe in Shawnee Oklahoma county and escaped with a large sum of money. Police cut off by destroyed telephone wires and the sheriff leads a county posse in pursuit.

Associated Press Shawnee, Okla Mec- Comb

Wealthy Woman Marie Cruse Elopes With Miner Near Boulder

Helena reports Marie Cruse, sister of multi millionaire Thomas Cruse, eloped with miner Harry C Cotter and wed at Boulder near Helena. Cruse family disputes linger as the father shuts himself in and blocks reporters while ex spouse Alvar OBrien had earlier divorced on non support grounds. OBrien returned to New York then came back to Montana and works as a cowboy on an eastern Montana ranch.

Associated Press Helena Mont Thomas Cruse Marie Cruse Alvar O’brien New York Harry C. Cotter Butte Boulder T Here O’brien New Yor Montana

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B. B. Rossér 84Th St Galveston O. K L. L. Blisser Oakdale, Texas Swift & Co Signora Marconi Italy Marconi Beatrice O’brien Baron Inchiquin Mpree New Milling Company Onlvnavara Florida Jess Cluetts Monarchs Gaul Woltson Yeggman Oklahoma Cruse Harlandale Benson Grand Cocoa House Crockett St Sido
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